Application/interview/written sample/transcript/fingerprinting/security clearance/criminal record search. Interview conducted by three managers. Written sample is a soft ball toss that is designed to see if you can write significantly beyond the standard form "list three things, explain the three things, summarize the three things" formula taught in school. As one manager said, "if we see that you can write well, we think you might be able to think well."

Applied online via state of Florida employment website. Was then called for interview about a month later. Had a one on one interview and took a typing test as well as a basic math skills test. Was called a month later and offered the job.